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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-16 Marine Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARINE ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present Captain John Z. Kafouros Carol Stokrocki Raymond Lair Bernard Swindell Billy Phipps Clive Taylor Richard Ramcharitar Louis Webb Gary Rowe Members Absent: Mike Grady (excused) Debby Bradford Craig McAdams (excused)) Tom Grace William Wosenitz (excused) Captain Robert C. Schmid III Others Present: Captain Jay Jackson, Dockmaster— Dania Beach Marina Deputy Jason Riddle - BSO 3. Guests There were no guests at this meeting. 4. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes on this agenda. 5. Reports and Discussion 5.1 Chairman Report Chairman Clive Taylor advised that he would be attending the Broward Marine Advisory Committee Meeting on February 7, 2008. They will start granting "EMLEG" (Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant) for marine law enforcement for all cities. Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, will also be attending the Broward Marine Advisory Committee Meeting to get approval for the solar lighting at Griffin Marine Park. 5.2 Griffin Marine Park Update—Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Donnelly was not present at this meeting. 5.3 Marina Update —Captain Jay Jackson, Dockmaster Captain Jackson advised they were getting ready to move into the office at the Marina and that he is waiting for a Certificate of Occupancy. He stated that the Marina will have restrooms with both hot and cold showers, and public restrooms, all of which are ADA approved. The fence that was installed at the Marina will operate with a magnetic pass card instead of a combination lock for security purposes. The gate will be locked after 4:00 p.m. Members of the Board were pleased with the fence, and that one of our renters owns a fence company and was able to give us a picket style fence at the cost of a chain link fence. Captain Jackson noted he submitted a report on the Floating Docks at the Marina to Assistant City Manager Donnelly, as they would be more economical than a fixed wood dock. The service life would be 25 years, rather than 15 years with a fixed wood dock, and would also increase dockage by 30%. We will use a majority of the pilings that are in place as they are still in structurally sound condition. 5.4 Derelict Vessel Report—Deputy Jason Riddle—BSO Deputy Riddle advised that the grant for $88,500 that was awarded to cover derelict and barge problems has been executed by BSO and forwarded to the State for execution. It is undecided as to whether or not the bid process will be used for the removal of derelict vessels. 6. Old Business There was no old business to discuss at this meeting. 7. New Business Chairman Taylor stated for the record that they need someone to transcribe minutes for the Board as Suzanne Witz is no longer able to do so. Chairman Taylor noted there have been some members that have been absent from Board Meetings for over three (3) months. One of them is Tom Grace, and according to City Policy, any person with three(3) unexcused absences shall automatically be removed from the Board. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Marine Advisory Board January 16,2008—6:00 p.m. 8. Board Member Comments Louis Webb confirmed that he had withdrawn his suggestion regarding the traffic flow at the ramp located at Griffin Road and 30t" Avenue. Discussion took place regarding the Cape Fear Housing Project. A garden was built in the center of the parking islands making it difficult for trailers longer than 30' to get in there without running over one of the curbs. Board Members commended Deputy Riddle with his efforts on the side canals. 9. Adiournment Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. i MARiNE�VIS �B Clive Taylor, Chan i Respectfully submitted: VY-10�a.� MaryjAeW. Bums, Records Technician City Clerk's Office City of Dania Beach Approved: a'ad O$ Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Marine Advisory Board January 16.2008—6:00 p.m.